The Battle of Corunna (or A Coruña, La Corunna, La Coruña, Elviña or La Corogne) took place on 16 January 1809, when a French corps under Marshal of the EmpireNicolas Jean de Dieu Soult attacked a British army under Lieutenant-GeneralSir John Moore. The battle took place amidst the Peninsular War, which was a part of the wider Napoleonic Wars. It was a result of a French campaign, led by Napoleon, which had defeated the Spanish armies and caused the British army to withdraw to the coast following an unsuccessful attempt by Moore to attack Soult's corps and divert the French army.
Doggedly pursued by the French under Soult, the British made an epic retreat across northern Spain while their rearguard fought off repeated French attacks. Both armies suffered extremely from the harsh winter conditions. Much of the British army, excluding the elite Light Brigade under Robert Craufurd, suffered from a loss of order and discipline during the retreat. When the British eventually reached the port of Corunna on the northern coast of Galicia in Spain a few days ahead of the French they found their transport ships had not arrived. The fleet arrived after a couple of days and the British were in the midst of embarking when the French forces marched up and forced the British to fight a battle before they could depart for England.
The Peninsula Hong Kong (Chinese:香港半島酒店), located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, is the flagship property of The Peninsula Hotels group, which is part of the Hong Kong And Shanghai Hotels Group, opened in 1928, and the first to be branded under The Peninsula brand expanded in 1994, the hotel combines colonial and modern elements, and is notable for its large fleet of Rolls-Royces painted the distinctive "Peninsula green".
History
Founded by members of the Kadoorie family The Peninsula was built with the idea that it would be "the finest hotel east of Suez". In December 1928 the hotel opened in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at junction of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road and directly opposite the quays where ocean liner passengers disembarked. Kowloon was also the last stop on the trans-Siberian rail link that brought travellers from Europe.
On 25 December 1941, at the end of the Battle of Hong Kong, British colonial officials led by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Aitchison Young, surrendered in person at the Japanese headquarters on the third floor of The Peninsula. The Governor was confined for two months in one of the hotel suites before he was shipped to a prison in Shanghai. The resort was then renamed "Tōa Hotel"(東亜ホテル,"East Asia Hotel"), and the rooms were reserved for Japanese officers and high-ranking dignitaries, while Hong Kong sank into misery and destitution. In his book God Is My Co-Pilot, Colonel Robert Lee Scott, Jr., USAAF, commander of the 23d Fighter Group, China Air Task Force, described in detail an aerial raid he led on the Japanese shipping anchored in Hong Kong harbour, conducted 25 October 1942, and the lone attack he personally made in his Curtiss P-40K Warhawk (nicknamed Old Exterminator) upon the famous Peninsula Hotel:
“Extra’s” Michael Corbett recently took a tour of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel houses 300 guestrooms and 60 suites, 7 restaurants, 14 treatment rooms, a chocolate room, and a pool
published: 16 Nov 2018
The Peninsula Hong Kong - Ultra Luxury Hotel
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
For all business, licensing or any other inquiries please contact us at "[email protected]"
published: 20 Jan 2016
Preview Our Luxury Hong Kong Hotel Experience | The Peninsula Hong Kong
Experience the Peninsula Hong Kong for yourself. Book a luxury hotel room here: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/default
Long hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula Hong Kong has been celebrating the city's dramatic progress since 1928.
published: 12 Mar 2012
Riding to the Peninsula Hong Kong in a ROLLS ROYCE!
The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong offers one of the most exclusive experiences in all of travel...a transfer to the hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. I decided to test it out!
Check out the blog post for pictures and my full thoughts: http://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2017/04/19/peninsula-hong-kong-rolls-royce/
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published: 19 Apr 2017
The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's oldest and most famous hotel, the Grand Dame Of The East. A walk from the top floor Felix Bar, the hotel balcony poolside overlooking Hong Kong harbor, a room overlooking Kowloon, down through the lobby and a walk to the Star Ferry terminal at Kowloon
published: 27 Apr 2014
The Peninsula Hong Kong Ultimate Experience
Created nearly 90 years ago in the glamourous 1920's, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. Be ready to be spoilt by the lavish spa facilities, distinct choices of culinary experiences and the Rolls-Royce transfer service and much more. Lear more: https://bit.ly/2JLXP2V
published: 19 Jun 2018
The Peninsula Suite | The Peninsula Hong Kong
The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong offers, without exception, the most panoramic vista over Victoria Harbour, from the very top of the Tower.
http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Accommodation/The_Peninsula_Suite/default.aspx
published: 12 Mar 2012
The Peninsula Hong Kong Room Review: ザ・ペニンシュラ香港のルームレビューです。夜景がキレイに見えるオススメの部屋です。
#peninsula #hongkong #hotelreview
This is a room review of The Peninsula Hong Kong. This time I was assigned Grand Deluxe Harbor View Room. The reservation was for Deluxe Courtyard Room, but they upgraded. You can enjoy a stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong very much, too!!
Date: 04, Jan 2020
Charge: 4665 HKD including in-room dining
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
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ザ・ペニンシュラ香港のルームレビューです。今回はグランドデラックスハーバービュールームという部屋をあてがわれました。予約はデラックスコートヤードルームでしたが,アップグレードしてくれました。たいへん快適な滞在で,タッチパネルでルームサービスも注文できるので,英語の心配はまったく不要でした。
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
撮影日:2020年1月4日
料金:およそ4665香港ドル(ルームサービス含む)
“Extra’s” Michael Corbett recently took a tour of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel houses 300 guestrooms and 60 suites, 7 restaurants, 14 treatment ...
“Extra’s” Michael Corbett recently took a tour of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel houses 300 guestrooms and 60 suites, 7 restaurants, 14 treatment rooms, a chocolate room, and a pool
“Extra’s” Michael Corbett recently took a tour of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel houses 300 guestrooms and 60 suites, 7 restaurants, 14 treatment rooms, a chocolate room, and a pool
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
For all business, licensing o...
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
For all business, licensing or any other inquiries please contact us at "[email protected]"
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
For all business, licensing or any other inquiries please contact us at "[email protected]"
Experience the Peninsula Hong Kong for yourself. Book a luxury hotel room here: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/default
Long hailed as one of the finest hotel...
Experience the Peninsula Hong Kong for yourself. Book a luxury hotel room here: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/default
Long hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula Hong Kong has been celebrating the city's dramatic progress since 1928.
Experience the Peninsula Hong Kong for yourself. Book a luxury hotel room here: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/default
Long hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula Hong Kong has been celebrating the city's dramatic progress since 1928.
The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong offers one of the most exclusive experiences in all of travel...a transfer to the hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. I decided to...
The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong offers one of the most exclusive experiences in all of travel...a transfer to the hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. I decided to test it out!
Check out the blog post for pictures and my full thoughts: http://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2017/04/19/peninsula-hong-kong-rolls-royce/
---VIDEO GEAR---
Big Camera - http://amzn.to/2vC5WXV
Small Camera - http://amzn.to/2frdarg
Favorite Prime Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2hHsfFV
Favorite Zoom Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2vjvTsv
The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong offers one of the most exclusive experiences in all of travel...a transfer to the hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. I decided to test it out!
Check out the blog post for pictures and my full thoughts: http://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2017/04/19/peninsula-hong-kong-rolls-royce/
---VIDEO GEAR---
Big Camera - http://amzn.to/2vC5WXV
Small Camera - http://amzn.to/2frdarg
Favorite Prime Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2hHsfFV
Favorite Zoom Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2vjvTsv
Hong Kong's oldest and most famous hotel, the Grand Dame Of The East. A walk from the top floor Felix Bar, the hotel balcony poolside overlooking Hong Kong harb...
Hong Kong's oldest and most famous hotel, the Grand Dame Of The East. A walk from the top floor Felix Bar, the hotel balcony poolside overlooking Hong Kong harbor, a room overlooking Kowloon, down through the lobby and a walk to the Star Ferry terminal at Kowloon
Hong Kong's oldest and most famous hotel, the Grand Dame Of The East. A walk from the top floor Felix Bar, the hotel balcony poolside overlooking Hong Kong harbor, a room overlooking Kowloon, down through the lobby and a walk to the Star Ferry terminal at Kowloon
Created nearly 90 years ago in the glamourous 1920's, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend o...
Created nearly 90 years ago in the glamourous 1920's, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. Be ready to be spoilt by the lavish spa facilities, distinct choices of culinary experiences and the Rolls-Royce transfer service and much more. Lear more: https://bit.ly/2JLXP2V
Created nearly 90 years ago in the glamourous 1920's, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. Be ready to be spoilt by the lavish spa facilities, distinct choices of culinary experiences and the Rolls-Royce transfer service and much more. Lear more: https://bit.ly/2JLXP2V
The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong offers, without exception, the most panoramic vista over Victoria Harbour, from the very top of the Tower.
http:...
The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong offers, without exception, the most panoramic vista over Victoria Harbour, from the very top of the Tower.
http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Accommodation/The_Peninsula_Suite/default.aspx
The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong offers, without exception, the most panoramic vista over Victoria Harbour, from the very top of the Tower.
http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Accommodation/The_Peninsula_Suite/default.aspx
#peninsula #hongkong #hotelreview
This is a room review of The Peninsula Hong Kong. This time I was assigned Grand Deluxe Harbor View Room. The reservation was...
#peninsula #hongkong #hotelreview
This is a room review of The Peninsula Hong Kong. This time I was assigned Grand Deluxe Harbor View Room. The reservation was for Deluxe Courtyard Room, but they upgraded. You can enjoy a stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong very much, too!!
Date: 04, Jan 2020
Charge: 4665 HKD including in-room dining
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
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ザ・ペニンシュラ香港のルームレビューです。今回はグランドデラックスハーバービュールームという部屋をあてがわれました。予約はデラックスコートヤードルームでしたが,アップグレードしてくれました。たいへん快適な滞在で,タッチパネルでルームサービスも注文できるので,英語の心配はまったく不要でした。
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
撮影日:2020年1月4日
料金:およそ4665香港ドル(ルームサービス含む)
#peninsula #hongkong #hotelreview
This is a room review of The Peninsula Hong Kong. This time I was assigned Grand Deluxe Harbor View Room. The reservation was for Deluxe Courtyard Room, but they upgraded. You can enjoy a stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong very much, too!!
Date: 04, Jan 2020
Charge: 4665 HKD including in-room dining
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
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ザ・ペニンシュラ香港のルームレビューです。今回はグランドデラックスハーバービュールームという部屋をあてがわれました。予約はデラックスコートヤードルームでしたが,アップグレードしてくれました。たいへん快適な滞在で,タッチパネルでルームサービスも注文できるので,英語の心配はまったく不要でした。
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
撮影日:2020年1月4日
料金:およそ4665香港ドル(ルームサービス含む)
“Extra’s” Michael Corbett recently took a tour of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.
The hotel houses 300 guestrooms and 60 suites, 7 restaurants, 14 treatment rooms, a chocolate room, and a pool
Video brought to you by the Travel and Tourism Foundation (http://TravelFoundation.org) and Travelindex (http://Travelindex.com).
For all business, licensing or any other inquiries please contact us at "[email protected]"
Experience the Peninsula Hong Kong for yourself. Book a luxury hotel room here: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/default
Long hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula Hong Kong has been celebrating the city's dramatic progress since 1928.
The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong offers one of the most exclusive experiences in all of travel...a transfer to the hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. I decided to test it out!
Check out the blog post for pictures and my full thoughts: http://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2017/04/19/peninsula-hong-kong-rolls-royce/
---VIDEO GEAR---
Big Camera - http://amzn.to/2vC5WXV
Small Camera - http://amzn.to/2frdarg
Favorite Prime Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2hHsfFV
Favorite Zoom Video Lens - http://amzn.to/2vjvTsv
Hong Kong's oldest and most famous hotel, the Grand Dame Of The East. A walk from the top floor Felix Bar, the hotel balcony poolside overlooking Hong Kong harbor, a room overlooking Kowloon, down through the lobby and a walk to the Star Ferry terminal at Kowloon
Created nearly 90 years ago in the glamourous 1920's, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. Be ready to be spoilt by the lavish spa facilities, distinct choices of culinary experiences and the Rolls-Royce transfer service and much more. Lear more: https://bit.ly/2JLXP2V
The Peninsula Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong offers, without exception, the most panoramic vista over Victoria Harbour, from the very top of the Tower.
http://www.peninsula.com/Hong_Kong/en/Accommodation/The_Peninsula_Suite/default.aspx
#peninsula #hongkong #hotelreview
This is a room review of The Peninsula Hong Kong. This time I was assigned Grand Deluxe Harbor View Room. The reservation was for Deluxe Courtyard Room, but they upgraded. You can enjoy a stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong very much, too!!
Date: 04, Jan 2020
Charge: 4665 HKD including in-room dining
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
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ザ・ペニンシュラ香港のルームレビューです。今回はグランドデラックスハーバービュールームという部屋をあてがわれました。予約はデラックスコートヤードルームでしたが,アップグレードしてくれました。たいへん快適な滞在で,タッチパネルでルームサービスも注文できるので,英語の心配はまったく不要でした。
https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/luxury-hotel-room-suite-types/grand-deluxe-harbour-view-room
撮影日:2020年1月4日
料金:およそ4665香港ドル(ルームサービス含む)
The Battle of Corunna (or A Coruña, La Corunna, La Coruña, Elviña or La Corogne) took place on 16 January 1809, when a French corps under Marshal of the EmpireNicolas Jean de Dieu Soult attacked a British army under Lieutenant-GeneralSir John Moore. The battle took place amidst the Peninsular War, which was a part of the wider Napoleonic Wars. It was a result of a French campaign, led by Napoleon, which had defeated the Spanish armies and caused the British army to withdraw to the coast following an unsuccessful attempt by Moore to attack Soult's corps and divert the French army.
Doggedly pursued by the French under Soult, the British made an epic retreat across northern Spain while their rearguard fought off repeated French attacks. Both armies suffered extremely from the harsh winter conditions. Much of the British army, excluding the elite Light Brigade under Robert Craufurd, suffered from a loss of order and discipline during the retreat. When the British eventually reached the port of Corunna on the northern coast of Galicia in Spain a few days ahead of the French they found their transport ships had not arrived. The fleet arrived after a couple of days and the British were in the midst of embarking when the French forces marched up and forced the British to fight a battle before they could depart for England.
LIfe is never fair, man will let you down It's how you face your obstacles, react to things around And I will not stand still, I'll hold my head up high My heart is big, my passion strong, you cannot stop this drive I know you though that this battle had been won But I will reassure you that this battle's just begun Get out of my way, today is the day that I am breaking free From all of your thoughts and all of your words that tried to bring down me - You should have thought long and you should have thought hard before you tossed me out - 'Cause this old Tulsa boy who plays the keys and writes these melodies is gonna rock this town Let my life speak loud to all of you around No matter what they say to you, they cannot hold you down Your dreams and goals are bigger than your opposition's words So brush 'em off and forget them, it's time to go change the world I know you though that this battle had been won But I will reassure you that this battle's just begun Get out of my way, today is the day that I am breaking free From all of your thoughts and all of your words that tried to bring down me - You should have thought long and you should have thought hard before you tossed me out - 'Cause this old Tulsa boy who plays the keys